1st Shift Paint Quality Lab Technician

Paint Quality Lab Technician

The Paint Quality Lab Technician evaluates painted components and incoming materials to ensure they meet strict customer and industry standards. The role typically requires a high school diploma and 1–3 years of quality control experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Laboratory Testing: Perform adhesion tests, dry film thickness (DFT) measurements, gloss assessments, hardness testing, and color matching.
• Defect Analysis: Inspect painted parts for runs, sags, fisheyes, orange peel, and poor coverage.
• Material Evaluation: Test incoming paint batches, chemicals, and coatings to verify raw materials against specification sheets.
• Documentation & Reporting: Accurately record test results, update laboratory logs, and prepare clear inspection reports for management.
• Equipment Maintenance: Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment such as gloss meters and thickness gauges.
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with Paint Supervisors and Quality Engineers to implement corrective actions and resolve paint-related issues.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; a technical or associate degree in Quality, Chemistry, or Coatings is highly preferred.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in paint inspection, lab testing, or quality control.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with coating processes, technical standard sheets, and basic chemistry.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand/walk for prolonged periods and lift up to 25–30 lbs.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.